Public Memorial Service for Fallen Firefighters

Public Memorial Service for Fallen Firefighters

A public memorial service will be held for the four Houston Firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice during the fire in Southwest Houston last Friday, May 31. The service will be held on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at Reliant Stadium, One Reliant Park, Houston, Texas, 77054.

Parking will open at 7 a.m. The public entrance will be off of S. Main with signs and directions directing the public to the parking area. The Memorial Procession will begin at 8 a.m. and the public may view the procession from the south parking lot of Reliant Stadium and on the Skywalk across Kirby Drive. Kirby Drive will be closed both directions between La Concha Ln and 610 S Loop from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. for the Firefighters Memorial Procession.

Reliant Stadium will open at 8 a.m. and the service will began at 10 a.m. with the prelude by Musicians of the Houston Symphony and will include the following:

Fire Chief Terry Garrison will present the American Flag honoring our fallen fire fighters to the Renaud, Bebee, Garner and Sullivan families. These flags have been provided by U.S. Congressman Gene Green (D-Texas), U.S. Congressman John Culberson (R-Texas), U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) and U.S. Congressman Pete Olson (R-Texas) who had the flags flown over the United States Capital on May 31, 2013.

Address by International Association of Firefighters Thomas H. Miller, General Secretary-Treasure

After IAFF General Secretary-Treasurer Miller delivers his comments, he will be joined by IAFF District Vice President Sandy McGhee and Houston Professional Fire Fighters President Jeff Caynon to present the IAFF Medal of Honor to the Renaud, Bebee, Garner and Sullivan families.

Honor Companies Tribute

The Final Alarm Bell Ceremony by the Houston Fire Department Honor Guard

Captain EMT Matthew Renaud (35) of Station 51 (far right). He began his career with the Houston Fire Department in October of 2001 and in addition to Fire Station 51 has served out of Stations 39, 83, 73, 37, 60 and 35.

Engineer Operator EMT Robert Bebee (41) of Station 51 (second from left). He began his career with the Houston Fire Department in August of 2001 and in addition to Fire Station 51, has served out of Stations 37, 40, 10 and 48.

Firefighter EMT Robert Garner (29) of Station 68 (far left). He began his career with the Houston Fire Department in October of 2010 and has served out of Fire Station 68 since.

Probationary Firefighter Anne Sullivan (24) of Station 68 (second from right). She graduated from Houston Fire Department Academy this past April and was assigned to Fire Station 68.

The 100 Club is collecting donations to assist the families of the injured and fallen heroes. If you would like to make a contribution, please visit www.the100club.org or call 713-952-0100.